Very accommodating for last minute Americans needing a massage. Wonderful massages, wonderful…read morehost, one of the most beautiful facilities I've ever seen. I greatly appreciate all the help and felt so wonderful after the massage!

Two weeks of traveling and my body was so fatigued, I was in dire need of a massage. I found this…read moreplace after several attempts (they are a bit hidden), made a reservation with a deposit. The day of my massage, I got lost trying to get to them in the pouring rain. I arrived to my appointment 1 hour late and soaked to the bone from the rain. They were amazing! Not only did they welcome me with open arms, they took me in right away kept my appointment. Luna was my massage therapist and she was amazing. She did a fantastic job and even made some suggestions on some problem areas that were holding tension. If you are looking for a spa and need a massage, be sure to stop into this place, it's worth every effort to find them, they CARE about the people who find them. Luna is amazing but they are all kind and gentle with their guests.

Ah le terme, where else can you feel like a slice of human spaghetti and pay for the privilege?…read moreWell Iceland but anyway, that's another yelp review. I visited San Giovanni this past weekend as part of a blog tour and it was filled to the brim with every man, woman and child in the Rapolano Terme area, all with some strange sand on their face until I realized that it was actually on the floor of the pools. A little weird, only because we had all been stepping on it, so putting it on my face didn't seem all that appealing but that being said, the pools were nice. The best part about this terme is the variety in pools and the gorgeous sunset views overlooking the valley. They also have a sweet dinner 'dinner and a dip' deal that didn't seem too expensive. Keep in mind that on the weekends, the terme has extended opening hours and you can dance in the pools till 1am. I definitely will be back, a little too crowded for my tastes which is why it won't get a five star review, but for thermal spas, it certainly is a great choice!

Divine spot. Completely lovely with restorative mineral waters. We felt completely transported…read morewalking into this lovely spa, focused only on waters and healing.

After 2 days of running around at a tradeshow we were totally exhausted and looking for something…read morenice to relax. We were greeted very friendly and it smelled very nice when we came in. The staff speaks English well and making a reservation on the phone also was no problem. A kit with one-time use flipflops, underwear (and bra) and towel is included, you do have to pay 10 Euros though for the stylish black scrub mitten, which you get to keep afterwards to use at home. I have been to a other very fancy hammam before which was huge so this was very small compared. The overall atmosphere is nice, everything is super clean and lit nicely. The downside is, it's very small and there was only one masseuse so everyone kind of had to "wait in line". You first warm up on a hot stone seat, then you shower, steam room, jacuzzi, repeat. After doing 3 rounds of this for an hour we got kind of bored. Finally it was our turn but then again, my significant other had to wait until I was finished with my massage. We did get the regular washing and scrubbing along with a Rassoul massage which left the skin super smooth. All in all it was a nice experience with super friendly staff but kind of small and a little long for being in a small confined space like that. We did go home very relaxed though and and had a great night's sleep.

From the owner: L'Hammam Bleu è un posto magico, un luogo dove le tensioni e il logorio della frenetica vita…read moremoderna si dissolvono in una nuvola di vapore. Il primo ed unico bagno turco nel cuore di Bologna nasce dal sogno e dalla passione di Gabriella Ieri, che ha voluto portare fin qui la filosofia e la cultura dei bagni di vapore appresa durante i suoi lunghi viaggi tra Turchia, Tunisia e Marocco, interpretandola nelle originalissime forme e nei colori degli spazi che qui ti accoglieranno. Quello che ti aspetta è un vero e proprio viaggio nel benessere, scandito da rituali e fasi antichissime per vivere le quali è importante lasciarsi andare, senza pensare al tempo che scorre, ma ascoltando solo le sensazioni del proprio corpo.

This is a magical place. It is situated on the hills where you can gaze at the beautiful Italian…read morelandscape surrounded by the woods. The heart of the structure is an ancient chappel which emanates soothing energies throughout the rebuilt monastery. Whoever conceived this project achieved a balance of grandeur, mystical encounter and a glimpse to how roman and turqiush baths most have looked like. The offering of the treatments is based on herbs which of course are grown and procesed in situ. We didnt know how good it is to lay on a fresh hay bed, sorrounded with herbs hanging either freshly gathered or in drying process. The impresion that we got as we entered the meditation space was that of entering an ancient temple to be purified in body and soul. After a routine of 2, 3 hours and stabilizing the body, we took long walks in these quiet hills with pure air and always return to the simple chapel to be embraced by the mistery. What stared as a romantic getaway ended in a kind of mystical union of souls. The people that tend the place have something of a monastic touch altough they look like regular people. There is a plus besides de good service, the kindness and care: I realized it was a kind of strong presence. You can not miss this one. On your way down you can always visit the lovely city of Assisi.

From the owner: The ancient Monastery of San Biagio is a unique place where you can experience real peace…read more In our everyday life we all think at least once per day that we would like to have some relax and peace. At San Biagio Monastery we have created all the conditions to achieve this state. A deep silence, a green surrounding full of nature, a warm hospitality, good food, hammam, jacuzzi, ayurvedic treatments and medicinal herbs will make your stay very regenerating. Here you can enjoy yourself, spiritually and physically, and find a new balance.

What can I say that hasn't already been said? Nothing really. IYKYK. It's an experience that,…read morehaving traveled all over the world, I have never seen matched. We chose the 5 hour session and time flew by. If still wasn't enough to come close to trying everything. The included RITUALS are un-freaking-believable! They happen every 1/2 hour. I had the essential oils hot herb sauna, the body scrub wet hammam sauna, and the facial zen sauna. Each included a presentation of Italian "throw the pizza dough" style towel show that was both impressive and felt absolutely amazing as the hot air would punch you in the face. It was glorious and not to be missed! I would typically include photos, but phones aren't allowed. You'll just have to experience it yourself.

It is an excellent place and has a great atmosphere with a lot of choices. The only downside is the…read morelocation and distance to the city, and transport system, but it's an excellent place for relaxing.

This is a place high up that has the most beautiful view overlooking the hills of Tuscany. The pool…read morehas a perfect view of the mountains, and the dining space is so classic Tuscan with their garden and rustic scene. We stayed in the villa which had perfect wifi, nice bedroom sizes (bed kinda felt like a cot though) and a kitchen with cookware/utensils/wine glasses etc. We had dinner here one night where I had my favorite gnocchi of the whole trip (melts in your mouth) and their breakfast spread was really delicious with cheese, meats, and the freshest juiciest tomatoes I've ever had. Besides all of these wonderful features, the price was also unbeatable. Unfortunately, we weren't prepared for the curvy roads and we had rented a huge SUV (Italy is not made for big cars!!), so that made our stay more stressful than it had to be because I feared anytime we had to drive / leave the premises for the winery, dinner etc. The staff was unbelievably generous and understanding when we adjusted our plans to only stay 2 rather than 4 nights, and we could not be more grateful. We were sad to leave because the villa was the perfect size for our group of 5, and the hotel was perfect besides the distance from our plans / roads. I'd recommend staying here if you are looking to relax and stay on premises for most of the weekend; it has a very quiet, homey bed+breakfast feel that we loved.

We booked the hotel for 4 nights, but only stayed 2. Although google maps has it an hour away from…read morethe city. The roads are not what we are used to in the states. Very windy, blind turns and narrow. Oh and the locals drive quickly. Because of our fears of having a head on collision we left the hotel earlier than expected. The owners/managers were very accommodating to the unexpected change. They handled the situation perfectly. The hotel its self was everything I would of wanted in a Tuscany stay. The most beautiful views, great food and very nice room. We stayed in the villa in the back of the building. 2 floors, with 3 potential beds, it was really nice and comfortable. The pool area was very clean, very pretty and a nice size pool. The restaurant at the hotel was one of our favorite meals we had. Limited selection of food but a changing menu (daily), they want you to order ahead of time, and they have 3 course or 4 course option. We were not that hungry and only ordered 2-3 courses per person and they adjusted the price accordingly. Another amazing job by management. If you are brave enough for the roads and don't mind driving 1 hr + to any of the highlights of Tuscany this hotel is more than a treat.